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Medallic History of Dentistry American Academy of the History of Dentistry
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1971 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a high-relief composition of stacked open books and bound volumes arranged in the field, symbolizing dental literature and scholarship. A decorative candelabra with a flame rises at center-right among the books. The engraver's initials 'A.H.' appear in the lower left field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the official seal of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry in the upper portion, consisting of a globe overlaid with the Rod of Asclepius and encircled by a laurel wreath, with the Latin legend 'ODONTOLOGIA ARS SCIENTIA PROGRESSUS' around the border. The lower half of the field bears an incuse black-filled panel inscribed with the organization's name, founding year, and motto in English. The Franklin Mint mark 'FM' appears at the bottom of the field. |
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